2026 Pinnacle Awards
Rising Stars

The Cincinnati Marketing Rising Stars Award is like a high-five for awesome young marketing professionals under 35. It’s all about celebrating their cool marketing skills, killer campaigns, and their impact on the industry. This year will mark the FIRST class of Cincinnati Marketing Rising Stars.

Read about our 2026 finalists

JAHNAY HARRIS

Founder, TAGM Marketing Agency LLC

Jahnay “Nay” Harris is a Gen Z marketing mogul and visionary, and the Founder and CEO of TAGM Marketing Agency, a full-service firm with integrated public relations that specializes in supporting small- to medium-sized businesses throughout the Tri-State area. Founded in July 2023, TAGM is built on a mission of delivering measurable growth and real impact, helping brands unlock their full potential through innovative marketing solutions tailored to their unique needs. Known for her innovative approach and results-driven strategy, Jahnay has built a reputation for helping brands amplify their voice, visibility, and impact.

A proud HBCU graduate of Tennessee State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies, Jahnay was an active campus leader, serving as a Guest Co-Host on TSU Radio and gaining early media experience with the E.W. Scripps Company. As a dedicated member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., she brings cultural awareness, creativity, and intentional storytelling to every campaign she leads. Prior to founding TAGM, Jahnay honed her sales and strategic communications skills as a Territory Sales Lead at The Hershey Company.

Her commitment to both business and community is reflected in her leadership roles, currently serving as the Marketing Chair on the board of the Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Southwestern Ohio and as an Ambassador for ACG Cincinnati Chapter. While she is deeply passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership, and community advancement, the title she cherishes most is mommy — her greatest source of inspiration and purpose.

KEITH MILLER

Outgoing President, Xavier Element

Keith is a Marketing major (Class of 2026) from Fairfield, Ohio, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing and Management from Xavier University’s Williams College of Business.

A natural leader, Keith has made his mark on campus through two significant leadership roles. As President of Xavier Element, Xavier’s student-led digital marketing agency, he oversaw all agency operations and strategy, leading a 7-member leadership team and 39 student consultants across marketing and creative functions. As President of the American Marketing Association at Xavier, he directed a 12-member executive board, managed a $42,000 annual budget, and oversaw events for 250+ members in collaboration with corporate partners such as P&G and the Cincinnati Bengals. He has also served as a Facilitation Leader for the Manresa New Student Orientation Program and as a Student Leader at the Dorothy Day Center for Faith and Justice.

Professionally, Keith built impressive hands-on experience in the consumer packaged goods industry through his summer internship at The J.M. Smucker Co., where he owned a 12-week go-to-market strategy for two Uncrustables innovations and presented monthly to Walmart’s Frozen Merchant team.

Keith was recently named to the Cincinnati Business Courier’s 2025 Innovation 5 Under 25 Watchlist. After graduation, he will join The J.M. Smucker Co. full-time as a Brand Marketing Analyst, building on his current role on the Café Bustelo team.

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We thank you for attending tonight’s event and would like to congratulate our winners on their dedication to excellence. We look forward to seeing you next year!

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